Like to send a shoutut to the Sons for their hospitality today and for organizing such a fine event. I'd take a bullet for you guys, especially if it the bullet was tipped with Jamesons*. What a great day for so many of us. Just served as a remonder of how much we love this place and what a unique asset it is for unrequited Dodger angst. You guys are the best!

*Not-so-obscure reference to the post-SoSG Fest beverages that Mr. C and I enjoyed.

No, home safely. We did stay awhile then Mrs Dusty ordered me to return as we have a canine emergency to deal with. I have to administer an eye drop to our dog every hour on the hour until tomorrow afternoon. I'll be up all night. Luckily, there is no sobriety test for administering the drops.

Now that I'm more sober and more awake, I'd like to echo the sentiments expressed above. That was a damn fine get-together, apart from the whole soul-shattering loss thing. A big thank you to the lads for making it happen.

I went out last night after the game to watch the Mets game with Mrs FB and friend of mine and we went to a tiny place that had the MLB package. Somehow, watching those games was really enjoyable. It seemed like everybody I wanted to lose lost. The biggest soul-soother was watching Ryan Zimmerman hit a walkoff 3R homer against Brad Lidge. That and liquor